halting
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A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction, halting the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna merger on antitrust grounds.
From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026
Moreno-Gama’s mother suggested that he find a group, and in 2024 he joined PauseAI, which advocates halting development of the most powerful AI systems.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
She calls her accent “a war crime,” and grows frustrated in class that she can’t easily explain what she’s thinking and feeling in her halting English.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
On 28 April 2025, shortly after midday, the Iberian peninsula's electricity supply was shut down, causing widespread chaos, cutting internet and telephone connections and halting transport links.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
His voice was deep and guttural, yet to Merry’s surprise he spoke the Common Speech, though in a halting fashion, and uncouth words were mingled with it.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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